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I didn't apply to San Mateo, and I believe applicant qualifying status was contingent on meeting GPA requirements and minimum TEAS score but wasn't the determining factor to acceptance. All the ones I applied to were lottery-based.

In total, I believe 21! It was a huge amount due to grants that were awarded. I didn't think I had a chance as I was told they typically took 8-12 LVNs and I was waitlisted at 15. I think there were 36 LVNs in the applicant pool and they called me pr...

Hey Mariaaami- It'll kinda depend on your learning style, but since I relied heavily on lecture recordings I barely touched the books. I'm not entirely sure about your Skills course as it'll be a different instructor. A few people I know got away wit...

If you guys wanna save money I'd recommend waiting- the SNA/Class officers will more than likely look into packaged deals for ACLS/PALS cert classes to take either during spring break of 2nd yr or after the program is done. Lots of places will charge...

Hi ccamaliza, I totally understand your pain about distance, I commuted to and from Sacramento while in the program. Your car and pocket will be glad to be a little closer! My FA advisor was very helpful through e-mail in answering my questions. I kn...

I had day shifts, so 0645-1445 (includes post conference). 4th sem you'll go the entire shift and give report. There might be night shifts, I think they go from 1430-2230?

There will be opportunities, all depending on your unit and nurse. Generally, it's pretty scant- if you're ever in the ED that will be your best bet so always jump at the opportunity. In the skills lab it's one of the checkoffs so you can practice on...

I did about a year of school nursing when I was accepted to the nursing program. I graduated 2013, so my skills were still fairly fresh in my mind, any longer and I wouldn't have remembered anything! They do recommend you cut your hours down to part ...

Hey Melissa, I was an LVN-transition so I can only speak for the 3rd and 4th semester clinicals. The facilities change depending on availability for students; I spent both semesters at John Muir Concord campus. (I believe other sites previously used ...

Greetings and congrats on the incoming RN c/o 2017 cohort! I'm a recent grad from LMC's RN program. Learned a lot, had a blast and you guys are most definitely in for a treat. We lost 2 amazing instructors at the end of the year, but finally got an a...

I rented online. Everything in the bundle except the HESI card I've purchased, because I wasn't sure if I needed to buy the 1 yr or 2yr version since I'm 2nd year. But it's CONSIDERABLY cheaper than purchasing brand new books from the bookstore. Gran...

I went to the LVN transition class today and there's also some books not included in the bundle that we'll need- (All are Davis Publisher) "Nurse's Pocket Guide Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions and Rationales" 13th ed, "Drug Guide for Nurses" 14t...

I think everyone has their own scheduled time, mine is from 330-345, and another student's is at 1110... Call first thing in the morning it's mandatory!

Ashley, Yay! I found a classmate! (I'll be one of the LVN-transition students) I'm looking forward to meeting the fellow 2nd years and LVN's. Are you apart of any study groups, or do you guys have a FB page or anything like that? Also do the professo...

I just figured that out by looking at the handout of the pictures of the book covers. On your acceptance letter, does it list all the enclosed documents that were supposed to be in your packet? BethAnn/Nursing dept should be back open tomorrow, try c...

- Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 6th ed. (Varcarolis, Halter) - Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 9th ed. (Hockenberry, Wilson) - Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 7th ed. (Lilley, Rainforth Collins, Snyder) - Medica...

Hmph. I must've got a different flyer cuz it doesn't say that anywhere on mine! Thx for the heads up. Did you already order your uniform/patches? I tracked down those old threads and must've been reading for over an hour! And any idea if we can wear ...

You're probably right, I just thought that we needed to provide the hard copies since it said to mail the Physical forms to Los Medanos. It does look like it was an old form, since it says it's due on August 3, 2012 :***:. Is scrubs the name of the s...

I was having a hard time with loans too, since Los Medanos doesn't work with any private loan companies like Sallie Mae. (I already have an outstanding loan with them from LVN school). Fortunately my mom's gonna help support me while I'm in nursing s...

I will be going to Los Medanos. Problem now is just money to pay for bills!

Oh no! So sorry! At least you still have your number 1 waitlist spot so it's really only a matter of time! What are you guys doing as far as financial aid goes? I was banking on Private Loans to help me with my living expenses, but turns out Sallie M...

What's everyone doing as far as Financial Aid? Everyone plan on keeping a job while in the program? I'm kinda starting to freak out, because I was relying on private loans to get me through my living expenses so I wouldn't have to work during the pro...

Got my acceptance letter today! Now I need to figure out my options... it's looking more like Los Medanos for me, so that would free up another seat!

And STILL nothing on my end. What about you, Alexandra?

Where have you been looking to re-locate? At first I was thinking of commuting from Sacramento but that's totally gonna eat up gas and toll money! Bay Area rent is so expensive compared to Sac, though ;/